Gunmen launched coordinated attacks in Russia's Dagestan region, killing six police officers and wounding 12. The shootings targeted a synagogue and an Orthodox church in Derbent, and a traffic police post in Makhachkala. A priest was among the casualties. Two attackers were killed, with some still at large in Derbent. Both religious sites were set ablaze. A counter-terrorist operation is ongoing as authorities search for remaining suspects. The violence has heightened security concerns in the predominantly Muslim region, which is known for its diverse cultural and religious heritage.

UEFA has banned Albania’s Mirlind Daku for two Euro 2024 matches after he led fans in nationalist chants against Serbia and North Macedonia following a 2-2 draw with Croatia. The Albanian Football Federation confirmed the suspension and UEFA fines totaling €47,250. Daku apologized for his actions, which prompted an in-house UEFA investigation. Albania faces a crucial match against Spain next, needing a win to advance. Tensions remain high as Serbia’s Football Association threatened to withdraw from the tournament if UEFA did not take action against the incidents.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed anger over being excluded from talks between PM Narendra Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on the Teesta water-sharing pact and the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty renewal. Banerjee, who opposes the Teesta water-sharing deal, is seeking support from her INDIA bloc allies and may write a formal complaint to PM Modi. She criticized the decision to manage Teesta water without consulting the West Bengal government, questioning federal unity. The Teesta pact has been pending since 2011 due to Banerjee's concerns about water shortages in North Bengal.

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha starts tomorrow, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath to BJP's Bhartruhari Mahtab as the protem Speaker. Newly elected members, including PM Narendra Modi, will also take their oaths. The session, concluding on July 3, will see the Opposition, including Congress and TMC, raise issues like exam paper leaks and price rises. An election for the Lok Sabha Speaker is set for June 26, followed by President Murmu’s address to both Houses on June 27. The government anticipates strong Opposition protests and is prepared for strategic responses.

Dasari Gopikrishna, a 32-year-old man from Andhra Pradesh, was killed in a shooting at a supermarket in Arkansas, USA. Gopikrishna, who moved to the US eight months ago for a better life, was working at the check-out counter when a gunman opened fire. The incident occurred on Friday at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce. The shooter, 44-year-old Travis Eugene Posey, was arrested and faces capital murder charges. Gopikrishna was taken to a hospital but died from his injuries on Sunday. He is survived by his wife and son.

Sanjay Bhardwaj, coach of former India opener Gautam Gambhir, believes India will win a World Cup if Gambhir is the head coach for 3-4 years. Bhardwaj expressed his hopes amid rumors that Gambhir might replace Rahul Dravid after the T20 World Cup 2024. Gambhir, a 2011 World Cup winner, has received support from many former players. The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, is performing well in the ongoing T20 World Cup, remaining undefeated and nearing the semi-finals. Bhardwaj is confident that with a strong bowling attack, India can end their 13-year World Cup drought.

Seventeen students from Bihar have been banned from NEET-UG 2024 for cheating. The Bihar Economic Offences Unit reported a paper leak. Thirteen people, including four students, have been arrested. The National Testing Agency (NTA) retested 1,563 students who previously received grace marks for lost exam time. Only 813 appeared for the retest. Those who skipped will keep their original scores. The government has removed NTA Chief Subodh Kumar Singh from his post. The NEET-PG exam, set for June 23, is now on hold, impacting about 2 lakh candidates. The CBI is investigating the leak.

Manchester Airport has restored power following a major outage earlier today, but continues to face operational disruptions. The Manchester Airports Group confirmed that flights from Terminals One and Two remain cancelled "until further notice," advising passengers not to come to the airport. Despite efforts to resume normal operations, delays persist and baggage handling is affected. Passengers at Terminal Three are cautioned about potential delays. Airlines like Jet2 and easyJet report ongoing cancellations and extended security queues. Some arriving flights are being redirected to London Heathrow and Birmingham airports. The incident underscores recent challenges in the UK's travel sector amidst recurrent technical issues.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant heads to Washington for urgent talks on Gaza conflict and Hezbollah tensions. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu raised concerns over reduced US arms shipments amid ongoing violence. Gallant emphasizes readiness for actions in Gaza and Lebanon as tensions escalate on both fronts. The Gaza war, sparked by Hamas attacks, has resulted in civilian casualties and hostage crises, exacerbating humanitarian concerns. Concurrently, Hezbollah's cross-border activities with Israel heighten fears of broader conflict. Gallant underscores the critical nature of US-Israel relations amid the turmoil, seeking to address strategic challenges and potential escalations in the region.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted a retest for NEET-UG today at six centres across India after withdrawing grace marks given earlier for exam delays. Out of 1,563 eligible candidates, only 813 appeared, with 750 skipping the exam. Chandigarh saw zero turnout among two scheduled students, while Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Meghalaya had turnout rates of 48%, 58%, and 50% respectively. Gujarat held a retest for a single candidate. The NTA's move follows compensation withdrawal for delayed exam starts in selected states, impacting student participation.